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Over the years as a technician ive been……um…persuaded to become the main electrical and diagnostic technician and I have been through a few different scan tools and I used to have that same snap on scan tool but I just found it didnt cover alot of what I needed but I always was using the scope functions…but I ended up selling it to the shop and I bought a autel maxisys elite and a picoscope and still had money left to put in my pocket but I truly can not be happier with it and I was worried about taking that chance but it was the best 6k(for scanner scope leads and any available accessories for both and a cart to store everything in also) I have spent in a very long time…. I'd love to hear your thoughts on one if you have a chance to try one out note I work on mainly Subarus Porsche and Vw/audi vehicles and I can do 99% of everything I could do with the OEM tool including module coding key programming even on the European cars dsg transmission duel clutch adaptation and you name it..
I'd really like to see what you think of it if you get your hands on one to try I'd bet money that you would be impressed and really like it
Great video. I just changed out the lock-out solenoid on the CTV body valve. I spent $480 on an Autel Maxicon mk808s to clear and AT relearn. The 2023 versions have bi-directional functions, best value for my DIY needs to keep my 14 Forester XT alive. But the TOPDON you referenced has a free 2 year upgrade, which autel does not🤔, now I got buyer’s remorse.
I have an AUTEL MaxiCheck MX808 for my 2016 outback and 2008 ram diesel and so far so good. Mr Subaru….. What do you think about this one for a DIYer ?
I'm desperately searching for a sub-$1000 bidirectional scan tool for my 2009 Forester. Specifically I'm looking for a scanner that will function check evap purge and vent valves on Subarus. I've heard that Subaru locks out a lot bidirectional capability on aftermarket scan tools. I'm really desperate because 3 dealerships now have no idea how to fix my P0453 and it prevents me from putting fuel in the tank. They tore my evap apart and said there's no blockages and just shrugged and sent me on my way. A local guy looked at it and I guess he has a SnapOn because he said he couldn't do anything to see what was going on.
Great video. I've been having issues with both my Autel and Launch bidirectional scanners to control various EVAP and variable valve timing solenoids on pre-2010 Subarus. Topdon's website says that the Phoenix Plus is compatible, but do you have experience with their bidirectional capabilities with older Subarus? It looks like Topdon uses some of the Launch software. Thanks
Before becoming disabled, I'd DIY everything on my cars, nowadays, the extra $500 is worth it, to me anyway.
That being said, I still do a lot of DIY stuff, and have found that a scan tool, like the Blue Driver, works perfectly, for what I need, and is much cheaper.
Still, I could see getting some of these higher priced scan tools, if I were able to get my hands really dirty.
Thanks for the heads up!
Hello, this is a random question , but can you point me in a direction for my WRX STI 2017 2.5 code P2101. It has TGV deletes, deleted 2nd air, deleted evap, deleted pvc. Added cobb flex fuel. I have followed the instructions trying to find wiring issues but no luck. Any recommendation will instantly be appreciated.
VXDIAG interface goes for about $260 and it's SSM3 and SSM4 compatible.
I need a scanner or tool to reset my maintenance light on my Subaru Impreza .. cat finds video that’ll show me how
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